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Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken

A perfect blend of crispy texture and sweet-savory flavors, this Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken is a restaurant-quality dish made right in your kitchen. With a golden-brown crunch and sticky honey garlic glaze, this dish is bound to impress!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine asian, fusion
Servings 4 searving
Calories 434 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Tongs
  • Frying pan or air fryer
  • Baking sheet (for oven method)

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 600 g boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 100 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for frying or cooking spray (for air frying)
  • For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch to thicken sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Chicken:
  • Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
  • Coat in cornstarch and flour mixture.
  • Whisk egg and water together in a separate bowl.
  • Dip chicken in egg wash, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  • Cooking Methods:
  • Pan-Frying: Heat sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Air-Frying: Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Spray chicken with cooking oil and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Baking: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Place chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Make the Sauce:
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  • Mix cornstarch with a little water and stir into the sauce to thicken.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Combine:
  • Toss crispy chicken pieces in the sauce until well coated.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Keyword crispy honey garlic chicken, easy dinner recipe, sweet garlic chicken